West Palm Beach to Des Moines (PBI–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PBI Airport Page →
1,283 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 48m AMDLKL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m RJ → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 6m QR → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 8h 41m DLEIFI → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 8h 59m NZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 19m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 19m DL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington ~6h 50m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 1m AA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York ~7h 20m B6 → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
West Palm Beach to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,283 mi 3h 6m nonstop -1h behind

PBI–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to West Palm Beach flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 48m BNA ~5h 19m DFW ~6h 7m DTW ~6h 19m DCA ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
466
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PBI→DSM FLL→DSM OPF→DSM
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 3 –
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 22m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights · Miami (OPF) to Des Moines flights · Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m gate to gate.
Facts

PBI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,283 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBI to DSM

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to DSM is about 3 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,065 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).